Linkin Park

Minutes to Midnight

Chester Bennington – Vocals

Rob Bourdon – Drums

Brad Delson – Guitars
Joe Hahn – DJ

Dave “Phoenix” Farrell – Bass

Mike Shinoda – Vocals

Linkin Park are up to their old ways in their latest album “Minutes to Midnight.” How so, one might ask. Simple, they have changed almost everything yet again. Throughout their three album career, plus a few others in between, Linkin Park has essentially recreated their selves in all. The first reaction to the album was, “What the fuck is that!” After the second and third times through the album it became apparent to me that is was one that needed time to sink in. This album was really hard to review. You come in with the expectation of a certain style and get hit with the classic LP music change. There are high and low points in this album that I believe stick out like a sore thumb. One of the greatest parts of this album are the lyrics. They are incredible with many ways that they can be interpreted. Mike Shinoda did an excellent job          in hitting places that the band wouldn’t have a few years ago. The low point of the album would be the music. That is not the music exactly, but the chose of style. Instead of going with a harder side they chose to go with a more pop rock side and I think that hurt the album. Also, the lack of Shinoda powerful vocals, I didn’t here them as much as the past to albums. Overall it’s an okay album, but it leaves you with something missing.

Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Tracks to Watch:

                   Given Up, Bleed It Out, and What I’ve Done

Track List:

1.      Wake

2.      Given Up

3.      Leave Out All The Rest

4.      Bleed It Out

5.      Shadow Of The Day

6.      What I’ve Done

7.      Hands Held High

8.      No More Sorrow

9.      Valentine’s Day

10.  In Between

11.  In Pieces

12.  The Little Things Give You Away

Website (s): www.linkinpark.com